I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Posted by dpframing @dpframing, Aug 24, 2018

Just joined the site and I'm looking to share with others who have had a high calcium score. I found out today that mine is 2996 and I am scared by this. I am 61 and I am totally asymptomatic. Now I feel like a walking time bomb. I am thinking of requesting an angiogram to see if there's any narrowing anywhere and if it can be corrected with a stent. After a second heart doctor told me that the plaque buildup might be uniform over the course of years with no big problem areas, I am encouraged. But the score still freaks me out, specifically my LAD at 1333. I don't smoke or drink but I have to lose 40 lbs.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Jul 20 9:58am

In reply to @markdeegan "Stress tests seem worthless" + (show)

Except when considering the lives they save by being early indicators? Not perfect, but statistically proven to save lives.

markdeegan | @markdeegan | Jul 20 5:41am

In reply to @pkoutou "Had 2 stress tests passed w flying colors. Complained about shortness of breath and had an..." + (show)

Stress tests seem worthless

markdeegan | @markdeegan | Jul 20 5:40am

In reply to @cameronm "How are you doing these days? Mine was 1600 last week my age is 61 and..." + (show)

CT A

pkoutou | @pkoutou | Jul 19 10:46am

In reply to @cameronm "How are you doing these days? Mine was 1600 last week my age is 61 and..." + (show)

Had 2 stress tests passed w flying colors. Complained about shortness of breath and had an angiogram 5.5 hrs later had a stent placed and now most likely triple by pass in the next year…. So all is good ..

cameronm | @cameronm | Jul 19 3:23am

How are you doing these days? Mine was 1600 last week my age is 61 and no issues. ECG and ultrasound all fine. Any advice?

beachblondee | @beachblondee | Feb 1 10:13am

Parathyroid?

agb | @agb | Jan 31 11:50am

In reply to @sherrylaverty "I too have a high CAC score. I have lost 120 lbs put the plaque will..." + (show)

One of the side effects (thought to be good) from taking a statin is that it will convert soft plaque into hard. It's the soft plaque breaking away that causes the most heart attacks and strokes, so yes, you should expect the CAC score to rise, but at a lower risk. Ask your doctor at your next appointment

missey | @missey | Jan 30 9:09am

In reply to @dejones270 "I started taking two 500 mg. doses of slow release niacin daily and my Lp(a) went..." + (show)

Niacin is a very dangerous supplement to take! Please consult with your doctor.

george7856 | @george7856 | Jan 29 3:13pm

In reply to @dejones270 "I started taking two 500 mg. doses of slow release niacin daily and my Lp(a) went..." + (show)

what was your LP a before niacin and after and how long did it take to get it down?

clc28 | @clc28 | Jan 13 2:43am

In reply to @lesb0298 "I too had a high calcium score on my recent blood test and my cardio was..." + (show)

Maybe read my above comment Hope it helps.
Magnesium is crucial for Cal to assimilate.
I learnt the hard way too.

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